Ise Jingu Naiku (Inner Shrine)
Uji, Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan Shinto
Japan’s most sacred Shinto sanctuary, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and central to the Ise pilgrimage tradition.
Shinto Grand ShrineShinto
Fushimi Inari Taisha
伏見稲荷大社 · Fushimi Inari Shrine
Head shrine of Inari worship, internationally famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates on Mount Inari.
Sacred Place Overview
About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is the head shrine of Inari shrines across Japan. Its mountain pilgrimage paths pass through long tunnels of donated torii gates.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeShinto Grand Shrine
Religious TraditionShinto
LocationFushimi, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
ArchitectureNagare-zukuri and shrine complex architecture
HeritageImportant Cultural Properties within the shrine complex
Governing BodyFushimi Inari Taisha
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionShinto
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The shrine’s history extends back more than a millennium and it became the principal center of Inari worship.
Editorial Context
Significance: Head shrine of Japan’s Inari tradition and one of Kyoto’s most internationally recognized pilgrimage sites.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Nagare-zukuri and shrine complex architecture · Important Cultural Properties within the shrine complex
Worship & Practices
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Prayer for prosperity, agriculture and business|mountain pilgrimage
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accessfree
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Access overview
Very close to JR Inari Station and Fushimi-Inari Station. | Nearest rail: JR Inari Station
Best Time to Visit
Seasonal access: Open year-round; mountain paths may be slippery in rain or snow.
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- September 23, 2026
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